We’re looking for reliable, hands-on individuals who take pride in their work, show initiative, and bring a positive attitude to the team. If you’re ready to apply your skills and grow within a well-established business, we’d like to hear from you.
Why work for IKO?
With over 70 years of experience and multiple sites across the UK, IKO is a family-owned business that’s built on solid values and long-term thinking. We offer practical support, fair opportunities, and a workplace where your contribution matters - whether you’re just starting out or bringing years of experience.
We currently have an exciting opportunity for a H&S Coordinator based at our Appley Bridge Site. The successful candidate will help in overseeing the Health Safety activities at the Site.
You will be working closely with the Group HSE Manager, who oversees strategic tasks like policy development, ISO audits and high-level compliance.
Your focus will be on a day-to-day operation, ensuring that safety protocols are followed on the shop floor and helping to drive continuous improvement across the business.
The ideal candidate is someone who can hit the ground running, knows what good looks like in a manufacturing environment and has excellent people skills.”
This position will be offered on permanent contract, the post holder would be expected to complete a 6 month probationary period after which they would be confirmed in post if successful.
Employment type – Full time and permanent.
Probation – 6 months.
Salary – depending on experience
Candidate Profile
The successful candidate will take personal accountability for providing a responsive and effective service and should possess the below qualities:
* Effective organisational skills.
* Attention to detail.
* Team player with a can-do approach.
* Ability to work under own initiative as well as within a team.
* Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both verbally and in writing.
* Excellent interpersonal skills.
Key Responsibilities
* With the aid of the H&S Manager the successful candidate will ensure all aspects of Health, Safety are adhered to
* Alongside the H&S Manager they will also work closely with the Site Manager and Operations team to achieve site action plans
* Monitor and report Key Performance Indicators against targets and advise site team of appropriate/necessary actions required
* Liaise with Site Management team in the implementation of sites environmental and safety management systems (ISO 14001, ISO 45001 etc)
* Implement company policy at all times i.e. compliance with regulations and permits
* Offer guidance and support to the Site Manager and Operations Team
* Attend Monthly H&S meetings with the Site to gain knowledge of current issues affecting the production environment.
* Support the H&S Manager with all aspects of the role.
Experience / Skills
* Previous experience in a manufacturing
* Effective organisational, time management and administration skills
* Problem solving
* Ability to communicate clearly and concisely
* Work under own initiative and be a good team player
·Risk Assessment Experience
·To be able to prioritise work load
·Confidence to deal with people at all levels
Qualification
·NEBOSH National General certificate – essential
·NEBOSH Diploma (or working towards) – desirable
·Any environmental qualifications – desirable
·IOSH Working Safely – desirable
·National Compliance and Risk Qualifications - desirable
What You Can Expect
·Generous pension scheme available.
·24 days holiday + bank holidays (rising to service days after 1 and 2 years).
·Healthcare Cash plan (claim back on dental, optical)
·Life Assurance policy
·Continuous development for all staff
·We strive to promote from within and help our team grow into new roles whenever possible
·Cycle to work Scheme
·Free car parking
·Recommend a friend and if they are successful, you receive a bounty payment
·Local Transport links available
A Place Where Everyone Can Thrive
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences. We’re committed to creating an inclusive and respectful environment for everyone. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.
If you’re ready to work hard, feel valued, and build a career you can be proud of, apply now.
Due to the high volume of interest, we’ll be in touch with shortlisted candidates only—but we thank every applicant for considering IKO.